. >> brittany reese makes taking flight have new meaning. we chatted about her dreams of winning the olympic gold. >> i feel like i'm on the right track. >> you struggled at the olympics in beijing. what did you learn? >> i learned i can compete against the best. i was young at the time. i had just finished up my college career. this year i'm more fresh and more determined. i'm just going to go out and have fun. >> and it is u.s.a. across your chest. what does that mean? >> it means a lot. when you get a medal and you are on the sand, and you see a flag being raised, it is an emotional time for you. but when you are representing the number one country in the world, it is important. >> pete gilbert, wbal-tv 11 news. >> how does she do that? >> a lot of hard work. >> it is amazing. >> here's a look ahead to our next hour of "11 news saturday morning." >> i'm rob roblin. maryland soldiers head to afghanistan. that story coming up. >> it is the official start of the summer travel season. if you haven't left yet, you may want to pack some spashes